Grade 6 Teacher

">About Our School

Nawigizigweyas Education Centre (NEC) is a First Nations Kindergarten to Grade 12 school dedicated to quality education that respects and honors Saulteaux culture. We value strong relationships, inclusive teaching, and collaboration with families and community.

The Opportunity

NEC is seeking a resilient, adaptable, and highly organized Grade 6 Teacher with strong classroom management and an understanding of students transitioning into adolescence.

The successful candidate will establish a structured and engaging classroom, build positive relationships, and maintain clear expectations. We are seeking someone who can respond calmly to challenging behavior, seek support appropriately, and persist in helping students succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with Saskatchewan Grade 6 curriculum outcomes.

• Strengthen reading comprehension, written communication, mathematical reasoning, and independent learning skills.

• Use assessment to identify gaps and provide targeted instruction without lowering expectations for growth.

• Establish consistent routines for classroom entry, transitions, group work, assignments, and materials.

• Teach and reinforce respectful behavior, accountability, and appropriate conflict resolution.

• Use de-escalation strategies and follow school behavior and safety procedures.

• Adapt learning tasks and assessments for diverse needs, including supports identified in individual plans.

• Monitor attendance, engagement, assignment completion, and student progress.

• Maintain organized plans and records and communicate concerns promptly.

• Work with families, educational assistants, student services staff, and school leadership.

• Incorporate culturally relevant projects and appropriate land-based learning with community guidance.

• Participate in professional learning, school activities, and team planning.

">Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education degree.

• Valid Saskatchewan Professional “A” Teaching Certificate.

• Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transporation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage an elementary or middle years classroom effectively.

• Strong knowledge of literacy, numeracy, assessment, and differentiated instruction.

• Excellent organizational skills and consistent follow-through.

• Ability to maintain calm, respectful boundaries and professional judgement under pressure.

• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed education.

• Understanding of Saulteaux culture, or a willingness to learn and follow local cultural protocols.

Experience teaching Grade 6, supporting student self-regulation, or working in a First Nations school is an asset.